Mar 23, 2019

The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with LHP Chris Sale on a five-year contract for 2020-24.

The Chicago Cubs released RHP Junichi Tazawa.

The New York Mets signed INF Ruben Tejada to a minor league contract.

The New York Yankees acquired OF Mike Tauchman from Colorado for LHP Phillip Diehl.

The San Francisco Giants acquired OF Michael Reed from Minnesota for OF John Andreoli and cash considerations. Traded OF Matt Joyce to Atlanta for cash.

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms with 1B Paul Goldschmidt on a five-year contract for 2020-24.

The Texas Rangers announced the retirement of RHP Jason Hammel.

Mar 22, 2019

The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with OF Eloy Jimenez on a six-year contract.

The Houston Astros agreed to terms with 3B Alex Bregman on a five-year contract for 2020-24. Announced San Francisco returned Rule 5 pick OF Drew Ferguson and assigned Ferguson to thier minor league camp.

The San Francisco Giants signed OF Matt Joyce to a minor league contract. Acquired INF/OF Connor Joe from the Cincinnati Reds for RHP Jordan Johnson and cash considerations.

The Seattle Mariners promoted Lisa Winsby to senior vice president/people and culture, Cory Carbary to vice president of ticket sales and service, Greg Greene to vice president of marketing and Malcolm Rogel to vice president of ticket and event services; OF Ichiro Suzuki announced his retirement.

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms with LHP Blake Snell on a five-year contract.

Mar 20, 2019

The Cleveland Indians released RHP Tyler Clippard and signed him to a minor league contract.

The Houston Astros agreed to terms with RHP Ryan Pressly on a three-year contract.

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms with OF Mike Trout on a 12-year contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers released RHP Josh Tomlin. Signed RHP Josh Fields to a minor-league contract.

The Minnesota Twins released 1B Lucas Duda.

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms with INF/OF Brandon Lowe on a six-year contract.

Mar 19, 2019

The Cleveland Indians signed OF Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league contract. Released OF Matt Joyce.

The New York Yankees agreed to terms with LHP Gio Gonzalez on a minor league contract.

Mar 17, 2019

The Kansas City Royals traded RHP Jason Adam to Toronto for cash.

The Los Angeles Dodgers named Brandon Gomes vice president and assistant general manager, Will Rhymes director of player development, Alex Slater director of baseball operations and Duncan Webb director of baseball resources.